2021 KIA RIO 1.2L Petrol · LS21 UCH

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance trend indicates a reactive approach to mechanical upkeep. While the most recent test in March 2026 at 35,777 miles passed, the tester flagged front brake pads as wearing thin. This follows a previous advisory in 2025 regarding front tyres, suggesting the owner tends to address components only when they approach MOT failure thresholds rather than performing scheduled preventative maintenance. The mileage pattern remains consistent with a five-year-old vehicle averaging approximately 7,155 miles per year. Between the March 2024 test at 19,344 miles and the March 2025 test at 26,675 miles, the car covered 7,331 miles, followed by another 9,102 miles leading into the March 2026 inspection. This steady usage suggests regular road driving rather than long periods of standing, which explains the typical wear noted on the front tyres in the previous year. A buyer should specifically inspect the front suspension and alignment geometry in person. The 2025 advisory for front tyres worn on the edge of both sides often points to incorrect camber settings, worn control arm bushes, or tracking issues rather than simple mileage wear. Given the thin brake pads identified in the latest record, the condition of the front brake discs should also be checked for scoring or overheating to ensure the thinning pads have not damaged the rotors.